Factor Gcf

Factor
12x + 9

• 3(4x + 3)

• x(12+9)

• 3(4x - 3)

• not factorable

What is the first question you ask yourself when factoring a polynomial? 

• How many terms does it have? 

• Is there a GCF? 

• What strategy should I use? 

• Why do I have to learn this?!?!?!

Factor:
10x + 15

• 100x + 150

• 10(x + 5)

• 1(10x + 15)

• 5(2x + 3)

Factor 4x - 20

• 4(x -5)

• 4(x + 5)

• 4x(1 - 5)

• 4x(1 + 5)

Factor:  10+20n

• 10(1+2n)

• n(1+2n)

• 10(5+10n)

• 10n(1+n)

What is the GCF?  3x+9

• x

• 3

• 9

• 3x

Factor? 12x + 8

• 2(6x+4)

• 1(12x+8)

• 4(3x + 2)

• 4

Factor by GCF:
6x + 24

• 2(3x+12)

• 6(x+4)

• x(6+24)

• not factorable

What is the GCF of the trinomial?
3x² - 9x -120

• 3

• 2

• 6

• 9

Factor by GCF:
6m + 16

• 3(3m + 13)

• 2(3m + 8)

• 6(m + 10)

• not factorable